<p>A teenager has been arrested in connection with the online abuse sent to the wife of Arsenal forward <strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/football/article/havertz-family-hurt-by-trolls-23464943" target="_blank" rel="noopener sponsored">Kai Havertz</a></strong>, police said on Tuesday.</p>
<p>Sophia Havertz had publicly shared direct messages sent to her after Arsenal was knocked out of the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/football/article/we-didnt-get-what-we-deserved-mikel-arteta-23464332" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong>FA Cup</strong></a> by Manchester United on January 12.</p>
<p>A 17-year-old boy from St Albans north of London was arrested on suspicion of malicious communications, Hertfordshire Police told the English Press Association. The teenager was released on bail.</p>
<p><img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2025/jan/Sophia-Havertz-a_e.jpg" alt="Sophia Havertz" width="1280" height="720" /><br /><strong><em>Sophia Havertz</em></strong></p>
<p>Sophia Havertz shared two posts on her Instagram story, including one where someone threatened to &lsquo;slaughter&rsquo; her unborn baby.</p>
<p>Arsenal had lost 5-3 on penalties to Cup holders United. Havertz, a Germany international, missed a chance from close range at the Emirates Stadium and then had his shot saved by goalkeeper Altay Bayindir in the penalty shootout.</p>
<p>In response to the hate messages, Sophia had said the culprits ought to be ashamed of themselves.</p>
<p>Havertz&rsquo;s Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta also stood up for the duo and condemned the vile abuse.</p>
<p>&ldquo;We really have to do something about it, because accepting that and hiding this has terrible consequences.</p>
<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s something we have to eradicate from the game because it&rsquo;s so cynical,&rdquo; said the Spanish coach.&nbsp;</p>
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Sophia Havertz had publicly shared direct messages sent to her after Arsenal was knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester United on January 12.

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